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Kefir Grape Juice Recipe

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Kefir Grape Juice Makes 3 cups A few well-rinsed dairy kefir grains added to diluted juice makes a sweet, tart, slightly fizzy, and ultra-refreshing lacto-fermented, kefir grape juice. This recipe calls for store-bought organic Concord grape juice, but if you … Continue reading

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Kefirs: How to Make Dairy-Based Kefirs, ‘Krauts, and Juices

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Kefir Workshop: Dairy-Based Kefirs, ‘Krauts, and Juices Dairy-based kefir grains are one of the easiest, most reliable methods of culturing milk, sauerkraut, and fruit juice. In this free workshop you will learn how and why to make dairy kefir, and … Continue reading

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Lacto-Fermented Raspberry Orange Drink

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Lacto-Fermented Raspberry Orange Drink Makes about 3 quarts Oregon’s warm summer days have me craving the  tart and salty lacto-fermented juice drinks in Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats. Here is my version of Sally … Continue reading

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Garlic Ranch Dressing Recipe

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Garlic Ranch Dressing Makes ¾ cup A thick, spicy dressing and dip for the array of vegetables appearing at your table this summer! I include raw garlic in the recipe for a bit of the heat that I miss-out on … Continue reading

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Consulting with Dori

Lately, I’ve been asked about consultations, so thought I’d let you all know that I am available! I’ve put together this page to keep all of the info in one place.  Click here to find-out all of the details.  I … Continue reading

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Herbal Super-Foods Smoothie Recipe

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  Herbal Super-Foods Smoothie Makes 3 ½ cups Berries, homemade kefir, and an abundance of locally-grown and organic super-foods – it’s my favorite way to start the day! 1 ½ cups high-quality kefir 2 large egg yolks, from pastured hens … Continue reading

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Kefir Sauerkraut Recipe

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  Kefir Sauerkraut Makes about 1 quart Dairy kefir grains can be used to make quick and consistently delicious cultured sauerkraut. The kefir grains act as a starter culture for the cabbage, the ‘kraut ferments for just 2-3 days, and … Continue reading

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Fermented Beverages: Homemade Probiotics and Multi-Vitamins

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Considering their array of health benefits, it’s no wonder people are looking for ways to introduce fermented foods into their diets. Basic fermentation involves creating conditions where beneficial bacteria (probiotics) thrive. It may sound complex, but it is actually simple … Continue reading

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Kefir Recipe

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Kefir Makes about one quart Simple and forgiving kefir is one of the most ancient and prized cultured milks. It’s made with a symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast (s.c.o.b.y) commonly called a kefir grain (though it isn’t a grain). … Continue reading

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